Training and Qualification Center in Marrakech Craft Trades

The Training and Qualification Center in the Craft Trades of Marrakech, inaugurated by  HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI, GOD HELP HIM, on 07/11/2012 during the 15^rd national solidarity campaign,

Is part of a global program implemented by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity.

It is built on an area of ​​6828 m2, including 5100 m2 covered.

I - Main objectives:

• Training and qualification of young people in craft professions by adopting the apprenticeship training method
• Assistance for the integration of young people into the world of work
• Organization of continuing training sessions for the benefit of craftsmen
• Support for successful project leaders in business creation
• The Preservation of disappearing professions
• Maintaining good relationships with specialized organizations
• Promoting sales of apprentice products
• Encouraging young people to have a spirit of creativity, innovation and excellence.

II - Training sectors

1. Wood sector:

• wood carving/wood inlay/wood painting/musical instrument making

2. Plant-based activities sector:

• basketwork

3. Land sector:

• Pottery-Ceramic/ zellige/ Tadellakt/ plaster sculpture

4. Textile sector

• carpet weaving/tapestry/traditional men's sewing/traditional women's sewing/trimmings/felting/traditional weaving

5. Leather sector

• Leather goods / excised leather / Manufacture of slippers / binding and gilding

6. Metals sector

• artistic ironwork/dinanderie